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......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
......19 Right Side...22 Left Side...24 Front Side...26 Chapter 2: Using your Notebook PC Getting started...28 Install the battery pack 28 Charge your Notebook PC 29 Lift to open the display panel 31 Press the power button 31 Gestures for the touchpad 32 Using the keyboard 39 Function keys...39 Function keys for ASUS Apps 40 Windows®8 keys...41 Multimedia control keys 41 Using the numeric keypad 42 Using the optical drive 43 Notebook PC E-Manual
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... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
... Start screen...47 Windows® Apps...47 Hotspots...48 Working with Windows® apps 51 Launching apps...51 Customizing apps...51 Closing apps...52 Accessing the Apps screen 53 Charms bar...55 Snap feature...57 Other keyboard shortcuts 59 Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...63 Airplane mode...65 Connecting to wired networks 66 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 66 Configuring a static IP network connection 68 Turning your Notebook...
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...Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
...Power-on Self Test (POST 78 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 78 BIOS...78 Accessing BIOS...78 BIOS Settings...79 Troubleshoot...89 Refresh your PC...89 Reset your PC...90 Advanced options...91 Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing a Random-access Memory module 94 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 97 Installing a new battery pack 103 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 108 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 110 Internal Modem Compliancy 110 Overview...111 Network... aux ondes radio .... 117 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains 118 Notebook PC E-Manual
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.... Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
.... Notebook PC E-Manual Appendices This section includes notices and safety statements for your Notebook PC's Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC This chapter guides you how to change the settings of your Notebook PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Notebook PC, organized through the process of replacing and upgrading parts of your Notebook PC. Chapter 3: Working with your Notebook...
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... E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
... E-Manual Do not place objects on or near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not use your Notebook PC. Do not expose your Notebook PC. Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC near your Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery...
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... user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing...
... user experience. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to use of a regular mouse. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized QWERTY keys with a comfortable travel depth for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also enables you to Windows®, and controls other multimedia functions. Numeric keypad* The numeric keypad toggles between these two functions: for typing...
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... the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models...
... the number lock function is activated. Number lock indicator* This indicator lights up when your Notebook PC's wireless function (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is enabled. Capital lock indicator This indicator lights up when your keyboard for numeric input. Using capital lock allows you to type capitalized letters (such as A, B, C) using your Notebook PC's keyboard. * on your Notebook PC is accessing the internal storage drives. Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when the capital lock function is activated. This allows you to use some of the keys on selected models...
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... the available SKU. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When...
... the available SKU. Read the following precautions for your Notebook PC's battery. • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device. • The battery used in this device may have multiple rating output currents based on your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time. • When...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel off Activates the second screen NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Notebook PC E-Manual 39
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... as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to next track or fast forward 41 Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key...
... as audios and videos, when played in your Notebook PC, illustrated as below. Press in combination with the arrow keys on selected models only Notebook PC E-Manual Skip to previous track or rewind Play or pause Skip to next track or fast forward 41 Multimedia control keys* The multimedia control keys allow you opened. Windows®8 keys There are already in the Start screen, press this key...
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... until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
... until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Keep your PC secure • Personalize • Wireless • Settings • Sign in to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system. Windows® 8 lock screen The Windows®8 lock screen may appear when your Notebook PC's keyboard. 46 Notebook PC E-Manual Press the power button on your Notebook PC enters the Windows®8 operating system.
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... can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings...
... can access the BIOS settings or run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or updates. You may result to run troubleshooting options using the function keys of your Notebook PC. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Accessing BIOS Restart your Notebook PC then press during system bootup and requests you turn on or restart your Notebook PC. The default BIOS settings...
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... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. Notebook...
... [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. BIOS Settings NOTE: The BIOS screens in this section are for reference only. Aptio Setup Utility - The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Boot This menu allows you to the following procedures when setting your boot option priorities. You may differ by model and territory. Notebook...
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... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
... Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright...
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... entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED...
... entering BIOS. Security This menu allows you to set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Set Administrator Password. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20 Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED...
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... > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
... > USB Interface Security. 2. Aptio Setup Utility - To lock the USB interface: 1. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled External Ports [UnLock] CMOS Camera [UnLock] Card Reader Lock [UnLock] USB Interface UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. On the Security screen, select I /O Interface Security menu, you would like to Lock also locks and hides the External Ports and other devices included under USB Interface Security. 84 Notebook PC E-Manual
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...User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Set HDD...
...User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Notebook PC E-Manual 85 Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to set up the user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Set HDD...
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.... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then...
.... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. Connect your flash disk drive to your Notebook PC then press during POST. 5. To update the BIOS: 1. Verify the Notebook PC's exact model then download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website. 2. From the BIOS menu, Select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then...
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... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then click Next. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system...
... strongly recommend that you would like to recover using a system image file. 6. In the Advanced options screen, select System Image Recovery. 5. Type your Notebook PC stops working. 92 Notebook PC E-Manual 4. Select Use the latest available system image (recommended), then click Next. Choose an account you regularly backup your system to complete the system image recovery procedure. You can also choose Select a system...
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... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Designed for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. NOTE...
... compatible spare parts such as batteries, power supplies, the keyboard, the memory, and if available the CD drive or DVD drive. 6. Designed for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by modes. 2. NOTE...